An emollient ester with a silky feel.
What it is
Ethylhexyl stearate is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol and stearic acid. It softens the skin and gives formulas a smooth, non-sticky texture.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, makeup and hair products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (470)
- Revolution Pro CC Cream Perfecting Foundation SPF30 · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Silk Serum Foundation · Revolution
- Miracle Touch Creamy Blush · Max Factor
- Refillable Skincare Kit: Charlotte’s Magic Night Cream Forever · Charlotte Tilbury
- Moisturiser Refill Capsule: Magic Night Cream · Charlotte Tilbury
- Magic Eye Rescue – Hydrating Eye Cream · Charlotte Tilbury
- Magic Night Cream – Night Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Magic Night Cream – Travel-sized Night Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Glowing, Plumper Looking Skin + Lips Duo: Night Cream And Lip Mask · Charlotte Tilbury
- Eye Cream Refill: Magic Eye Rescue · Charlotte Tilbury
- Natural Nail Treatment · ArtDeco
- Hand Nourishing Cream – Lotus Flower & Shea Butter · ArtDeco